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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Rockhampton

Composite routes from Cairns to Rockhampton

Cheapest
12 h 24 min
Car
1063 km.
from $58

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
5h 35m
Every day
$271.74–$521.74
Virgin Australia
Website
6h 11m
Every day
$184.78–$597.83
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
16h 45m
Once daily
$97.83–$239.13
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
16h 50m
Once daily
$70.65–$103.26
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
15h 55m
4 times a week
$33.70–$2,396.41
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Rockhampton?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Rockhampton is to bus which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 16h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Rockhampton?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Rockhampton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Rockhampton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 15h 55m.

How far is it from Cairns to Rockhampton?

The distance between Cairns and Rockhampton is 883 km. The road distance is 1068.5 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Rockhampton without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Rockhampton without a car is to train which takes 15h 55m and costs $33.70 - $2391.30 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Rockhampton?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Cairns to Rockhampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Rockhampton bus from?

Cairns to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Rockhampton train from?

Cairns to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Rockhampton?

The best way to get from Cairns to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $33.70 - $2391.30 and takes 15h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 16h 45m.

Where does the Cairns to Rockhampton bus arrive?

Cairns to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Where does the Cairns to Rockhampton train arrive?

Cairns to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Rockhampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Rockhampton is 1068 km. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Cairns to Rockhampton.

Where can I stay near Rockhampton?

There are 74+ hotels available in Rockhampton. Prices start at $58.55 per night.
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